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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 gallery => Topic started by: DrewGTI on 10 March 2009, 23:58
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hello. . . just thougth i'd give a little story behind my car and how i came about to owning it and anything i've done or have planned for it really. prob not as much as the other dub rides but would like to my own little thread. :smiley:
Well. . as far as it goes it was stuck in someones garage rotting away as the guy who owned it ran it out off MOT and tax and just left it to die. i could of took it off him for £500 but didin't feel i had the time to clen her up etc. . . but my boss did!
So he brought the car for £500 (no pics of what state she was in, sorry) and went about getting her up to standard with refurd alloys, brand new headlights, full service, oil change, new ht leads, dizzy, rotor arm, side skirts, small dent removed out of drivers door. inside and out valated, MOT and taxed and she was ready to roll! :smiley:
This to my boss was a project as back in the day he had one almost brand new and set him back almost £8k!
this was until he let me borrow it one night and i fell in love with it. . not so much the speed as it is nippy but driven and been in alot faster car but just seemed great to drive then checking out the net and reading on here loved the whole VW thing. . . so took the car off him for a grand as thats what it stood him at and would off stood me at if i got the car in the first place! :rolleyes:
since then not really done much to it really. . . . couple simple things and things that needed to be done. simple things like i got some pressed plates made up and changed my dash to LED blue, also changed all the badges for brand new ones from VW, GTI grille badge, boot lid badge, rear golf GTI badge, side skirt GTI badges. Had stereo with usb and aux connection fitted,and parts of dash sorted out.
Things that needed to be done was middle box that i had sorted and back box postioned right... then ABS sorted and coolant flush. sensor changed and also a fan control switch. Heat shield around back box has been a pain and a constant rattle but fixed today! :smiley:
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Refurd with new centre caps if not a little dirty.
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Car days after i owned it
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good clean
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New badges
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New headlights from few months ago.
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Being fixed :smiley:
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Next things would be to lower it and a changed of alloys!
maybe alloys like this?
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At the moment things that aint needed i dont feel like i should spend the cash on until i have extra of it. :sad:
next thing to do is a radiator change. . . anyone got a how to?? :smiley: doing it tomorrow, well today as passed midnight! :grin: :smiley:
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:wink: White is a good :drool: Verryy Nice, mint car
I'm getting mine lowered soon (5th April) will prob put some pictures up on here.
Out of intrest where did you get the new centre caps? Mine arer awful
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how much lowered mate??
centre caps off ebay but genuine parts. . . not seen any since, mate got some from hong kong. . and oh dear!!! :grin: :grin:
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Im still looking for some, they don't seam to exist anymore! :(
Well coilovers, I don't know. I will play around with them. Prob settle for 35/40mm, for a giggle I will pop them down to 100mm. :laugh:
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Im still looking for some, they don't seam to exist anymore! :(
Well coilovers, I don't know. I will play around with them. Prob settle for 35/40mm, for a giggle I will pop them down to 100mm. :laugh:
guarantee you go more than 35mm :wink:
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Your down to 100mm? How is the ride? Any problems?
Anyone know what size of the stickers in the centre caps? 55mm?
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Your down to 100mm? How is the ride? Any problems?
Anyone know what size of the stickers in the centre caps? 55mm?
had to raise it a little recently as i had to take it a little offroad but its now around 80mm lowerd, had no problems with it being v.low other than scraping the splitter a bit.. :undecided:
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I was thinking around 40mm. . .was looking at the jamex kit as seems quite cheap!! read some thoughts on here and seems 50/50 so not sure what to go for?
don't want the ride to harsh and as my back box aint standard to pipe to the middle box already knocks on the axel when carring peeps in the back, :undecided:
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I will prob stick it to 40mm then go lower when I get more bits like ARB, adjustable drop links and such.
Hot Tunning on here are good at the price. I will take some pictures of me doing it. Show you what it looks like (As our cars are the same)
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Yeah .. that be spot on mate! :cool:
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Well. . changed my radiator today and not all bad really. . couple hours and wasn't really rushing. photos, texts and KFC inbetween. :cool:
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Looks like it's all going well chap. BTW, in regards to the KFC, pics or it didn't happen ;) :P
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Cheers dude . .just sorting out the need too's at the moment before i move on to more extra touch. :smiley:
no pictures of the unluckyfriedkitten(KFC) but it was a boneless bucket between a few of us, just what i needed. :cool:
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Cheers dude . .just sorting out the need too's at the moment before i move on to more extra touch. :smiley:
no pictures of the unluckyfriedkitten(KFC) but it was a boneless bucket between a few of us, just what i needed. :cool:
I don't believe you :P haha! Me and my friend went from Yeovil to Weymouth just for a KFC, when we got there, we shared a family bucket meal, just the two of us hahahahaha!
BTW, I expect to see this slammed some point soon, don't leave it a year like I did.
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KFC rules!! :cool:
Yeah. . i will get it done but only thinking a bit. . like 40mm or so. . just don't know whats best. looked on here etc at all different kits and just not sure! don't wanna spend too much but then don't want it to be a sh*t setup! :undecided:
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KFC rules!! :cool:
Yeah. . i will get it done but only thinking a bit. . like 40mm or so. . just don't know whats best. looked on here etc at all different kits and just not sure! don't wanna spend too much but then don't want it to be a sh*t setup! :undecided:
You obviously know the good and bad of what people say about the coilovers, I can't fault them, more than happy with them myself. And you can drop it as much or as little as you want :) on a budget too.
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Yeah. . everyone is different but then when you read it its sways your thinking. . .
how lows yours matey?
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I couldn't honestly tell you that man lol! Front end is 3 inches off the ground. I'd imagine 80mm drop on the front and 70/65 on the rear? Might be 5mm give or take on both haha! I seriously love them, bouncy at time but solid ride, not uncomfortable once you are in the car for a few days. Make the car look sooooooo much better :)
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hahahaha :grin: :grin:
useless :wink: :tongue:
does look good tho! hate it when taking pictures and the huge gad between me wheel and arches! :sad:
its in the pipelines to do, that and new maybe black or gunmetal alloys?
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hahahaha :grin: :grin:
useless :wink: :tongue:
does look good tho! hate it when taking pictures and the huge gad between me wheel and arches! :sad:
its in the pipelines to do, that and new maybe black or gunmetal alloys?
Black would set it off a treat off the white paintwork, but gunmetal grey would match really well, (like what BB has got yeah?).
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yeah.. i thought against the white would look awesome!!
like these maybe as black seems to be what most people do with right cars?
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I'd say if you went for them wheels, get them sprayed darker grey than that, would look sweet :)
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Yeah. . i like the design better than mine. only other thing i was thinking was getting mine sprayed darker?
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Yeah. . i like the design better than mine. only other thing i was thinking was getting mine sprayed darker?
If you wanna keep the standard GTI ones then do so, don't think there's anything wrong with them myself but I would change them if it were my car. Knowing me I'd got for the Anni split rims lol!
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yeah i do love them. . prefer them so much more!
hopefully get it how i want for the summer then some nice long road trips and camping wiht the GF. :cool:
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yeah i do love them. . prefer them so much more!
hopefully get it how i want for the summer then some nice long road trips and camping wiht the GF. :cool:
And meets with the GolfGTI.co.uk boys ;)
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yeah i do love them. . prefer them so much more!
hopefully get it how i want for the summer then some nice long road trips and camping wiht the GF. :cool:
And meets with the GolfGTI.co.uk boys ;)
yes. . when you sorting a sumer one out matey? :wink: :smiley:
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yeah i do love them. . prefer them so much more!
hopefully get it how i want for the summer then some nice long road trips and camping wiht the GF. :cool:
And meets with the GolfGTI.co.uk boys ;)
yes. . when you sorting a sumer one out matey? :wink: :smiley:
It'll be end of July but I gotta try and get it on a weekend that no big big events are on :( Shady Pioneer's Meets may be ace, but people won't come with things like Run To The Sun on and stuff lol!
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yeah i guess .. . maybe free beer and hot chicswill help? :grin:
but joking aside would be cool for a summertrip? aload of golfs, camping, beer and beach fun! :smiley:
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yeah i guess .. . maybe free beer and hot chicswill help? :grin:
but joking aside would be cool for a summertrip? aload of golfs, camping, beer and beach fun! :smiley:
I'd be down for some sort of camping trip near the beach but I think it's too much for me to organize atm lol! Maybe next year :P
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yeah i guess .. . maybe free beer and hot chicswill help? :grin:
but joking aside would be cool for a summertrip? aload of golfs, camping, beer and beach fun! :smiley:
I'd be down for some sort of camping trip near the beach but I think it's too much for me to organize atm lol! Maybe next year :P
And i thought you could multitask! :wink: :grin: :smiley:
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yeah i guess .. . maybe free beer and hot chicswill help? :grin:
but joking aside would be cool for a summertrip? aload of golfs, camping, beer and beach fun! :smiley:
I'd be down for some sort of camping trip near the beach but I think it's too much for me to organize atm lol! Maybe next year :P
And i thought you could multitask! :wink: :grin: :smiley:
Pah! Not with my lifestyle atm lol!
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Nice to be in demand tho right?! :smiley:
keep up the good work and all that. :cool:
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Nice to be in demand tho right?! :smiley:
keep up the good work and all that. :cool:
Not when people don't appreciate it (that is not aimed at you btw lol). I'll go on a summer break me thinks lol! 3 months off the forum haha!
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yeah. . hate it when you go out the way for others and they don't notice or care about it! grrr! :angry:
maybe just sit back and relax for a bit! :smiley:
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yeah. . hate it when you go out the way for others and they don't notice or care about it! grrr! :angry:
maybe just sit back and relax for a bit! :smiley:
Don't think I can sit back and relax, got 1 main thing in mind for when I finish my second year of my degree in May. It was a highly successful thread back at the end of the summer last year, I'm bring Siggy'sBack LOL!
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yeah. . hate it when you go out the way for others and they don't notice or care about it! grrr! :angry:
maybe just sit back and relax for a bit! :smiley:
Don't think I can sit back and relax, got 1 main thing in mind for when I finish my second year of my degree in May. It was a highly successful thread back at the end of the summer last year, I'm bring Siggy'sBack LOL!
wasn;t around for that. . will have to keep an eye out! :smiley:
well. . to bring this thread back on topic (what ya like shady :tongue: :wink:)
Some input on lowering my car just a bit so it looks nicer and handles well. . but at a good price! :smiley:
plus what i will need for a whole setup.
thank you.
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Sorry man, yeah we swayed a bit there haha!
My input is coilovers for £150, add on some VR6 top mounts for £25 and get the beaches on :P
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You still coming up Buxton way a lot for the missus Drew??
Just remember not to drop it too much...............you know what the roads are like up here :sad: :wink:
Just got a 40mm kit from here and I'll be fitting it over the Easter weekend, hopefully I'll keep me fillings!
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Looks nice plus rare car to find in white.
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You still coming up Buxton way a lot for the missus Drew??
Just remember not to drop it too much...............you know what the roads are like up here :sad: :wink:
Just got a 40mm kit from here and I'll be fitting it over the Easter weekend, hopefully I'll keep me fillings!
Yes mate. . up on Thurs to get her.. then take her back Sunday like clock. fun drive really as the road to ashbounre is cool and half way to buxton from there not too bad but then gets bit crap! so yeah, don't wanna drop it toooo much as could be a pain! what kit you get mate. . be sure to get some pics! :smiley:
Looks nice plus rare car to find in white.
Cheers mate. . . just trying to keep her that way, quite hard to keep on top of it always. few bits still need doing.
just needs to be lower and darker alloys that will be it really and a few lighting things inside. :smiley:
how low was yours wayned mate?
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Silly low in the end, 90mm front and around 80mm rear, would never go that low again to be honest.
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ah. . quite low indeed then!
was thinking 60/40 as i travel quite a few country roads that are a little harsh. :sad:
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ah. . quite low indeed then!
was thinking 60/40 as i travel quite a few country roads that are a little harsh. :sad:
Will be fine at that and would look good.
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Yes mate. . up on Thurs to get her.. then take her back Sunday like clock. fun drive really as the road to ashbounre is cool and half way to buxton from there not too bad but then gets bit crap! so yeah, don't wanna drop it toooo much as could be a pain! what kit you get mate. . be sure to get some pics! :smiley:
It,s a G-max kit I bought from Kash_5. I'll sort some pictures as soon as it's done and report on the ride around here :wink:
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That be cool mate! :cool:
Have just found out a small issuei might have tho now too. . when carrying peeps on the back my backbox pipe to the middle box knocks on the axel.. . . guess this is gonna get worse when lower? :sad:
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That be cool mate! :cool:
Have just found out a small issuei might have tho now too. . when carrying peeps on the back my backbox pipe to the middle box knocks on the axel.. . . guess this is gonna get worse when lower? :sad:
Mine was the same, turned out to be the clamp, I had an exhaust place turn the it around and was fine even as low as it was.
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Turn the clamp around matey? iknow which clamp you mean and looks fine and secure when i saw it hte other day when up on the ramps.
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Turn the clamp around matey? iknow which clamp you mean and looks fine and secure when i saw it hte other day when up on the ramps.
Just make sure it is not hitting the beam.
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Fitted the 40mm kit today :smiley:
Car looks loads better for it, sorry it isn't a better picture. As soon as I finished it, I went out for a quick drive to see what it was like and I have to say that the ride is very similar to standard exept there is a lot less body roll when you get to the corners :grin:
Any way, here's a pic.
(http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp270/andy-mk3/HPIM0355-1.jpg)
I will get some better shots when I'm next out in it (had a couple of celebratory beers so the car is going nowhere for the rest of the day).
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Hi again Drew,
Better pic included this time.........40mm works well round here :smiley:
(http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp270/andy-mk3/HPIM0358-1.jpg)
Hope it helps a little with your choice.
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I will grab some picture of my car tomorrow. The ride is very good, well recommended.
And my car is the same as yours, good choice :wink:
It's down 60mm I think, I tell with coilovers really/
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Andy . looking nice mate!!!
but i must say. . i want your wheels soooooo bad!! want want want! :smiley:
where in buxton you? seen a few mk3's about . .GF isin peakdale and a rather nice mk3 sometimes down there .. black with very nice deep dish alloys.. nice and shiny :cool:
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Hi Drew,
Seen that Mk3 with the dished alloys meself........very cool, also seen a silver mk4 there too, parked up opposite.
I live about 8 miles out of Buxton and get there through Peakdale so I'm always going through there on my way to the big smoke :laugh:
Have you been in the village club yet?? scary place to the out-of-towners
Are you up this way over the weekend?
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Not seen the mk4 but love that mk3. . . GF lives just at the bottom before the steep hill. across from a garage tucked away. .
no not this weekend. . she got too much Uni work on. next thurs eve will be to pick her up but not there on a weekend for a while bud. so about having your wheels. hahahaha. :grin:
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Ha!! nice try mate :grin:
There is a guy on here sellimg some off his Mk4 though, think he's wanting around £300 for 'em. They're BSA livewires, got them for £400 delivered with tyres off the bay :laugh: :laugh:
Seen a few Mk3's up here but being quite new to the whole dub scene I know none of them :embarassed: I do get a few nods though when passing. Seen a dragon green one in Buxton that is really low and a white 'L' plate with big gold wheels on.
I spoke to a friend of a friend the other day and the guy runs a website for a group of guys who are into their dubs etc. (Peak vag). They sometimes have a meet on a Thursday night at the Fallow Deer on the A6 just outside of Chapel-en-le-frith that I might have a run over to meet a few like minded people (most of my mates love the old fords) :smiley:
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Just had a look round for the wheels for sale mate.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111105.0
They would look well against the white buddy :smiley:
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40-55mm drop. Rears still need lowered even more.
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How come you took it from a window? :P Looking good, hope you get the rear sorted tomorrow as well :)
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8v8v . .looking good mate. . how much more you going at the rear?
Love the wheels Andy. . think black and the right design would look awesome! :smiley: more so with the white.
was looking for some Anni ones then to get sprayed up black. will have to see. you going to any shows this year? could convoy down. :cool:
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Gonna try to mate. That would be :cool:
Just can't commit to anything at the moment cos I'm off to China in a couple of weeks on business and I'll have to make at least 4 more trips this year but not sure when :angry:
The anni wheels would look :cool: Mate, just finding some at the right money though. The only reason I didn't go for them is that they are a bit high maintenance trying to keep the corrosion at bay. The GF has some on her Polo GTI and they're a real mess (guess who's job that's going to be to refurb :angry: )
The one show I'll definitely be going to is the Tatton park show in cheshire......really enjoyed it there last year and there were some great cars (which made me spend loads of money on mine :smiley: )
Are you just looking for a BBS wheel then or are you just looking at all wheel types at the mo??
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yeah. . i'd only be going if the weather was right on the day anyway really. :smiley:
Yeah. . BBS really as love the Anni wheels but not too sure, would just be what i thought looks best. would have to be black tho i think. just keeping my eye out at the mo. not sure if to commint to any mods just yet as playing with the idea of a mk2. was thinking a mk3 vr6 as its only a little more on the insurance but with the extra costs on parts and fuel gonna give it a miss.
do love the mk2's tho....
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I agree with you on the Mk2 mate :cool: :cool:
Just finding one that's good and doesn't cost the earth is the problem.
There is an Oak green 3 door round here with a cage in it that looks mint.
My sister has a VR6 that she is having to sell because she has found out that she's pregnant......think she wants around £1500 for it.
I have some 15" VR6 BBS wheels that I use for winter that do look well when they're on. Could do you a deal for your long beach if you wanted a change :wink:
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yeah. . costing the earth is the problem if you want a mint one. was thinking of getting one that needs some work doing but then you will still end up with a mint one costing the earth! :grin: but i guess the money goes over time and have fun working on it. :smiley:
will have to see. . . would love to keep mine and get a white mk2. :cool:
got any pics of your VR6 BBS wheels mate?
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Yeh, get the two on your drive Mate :cool: :cool:
I keep looking round at different motors myself, keeping with a dub but unsure what to do :undecided: caddy?? :undecided:
This is a pic of mine the day I picked it up and brought it home,
(http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp270/andy-mk3/HPIM0136.jpg)
It's the best shot that I have to hand at the mo.
one wheel has a little kurbing on it (not done by myself I might add :smiley:) but not bad and they have a few chips and scratches in the paint......ideal for a refurb to get them like the ones in the previous pic you posted :wink:
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Seen some nice Caddys on piston heads mate. very nice.
yeah, would love to have both but will just have to see. when i come to do some work on her or give her a good clean i dont want to part. :grin: :rolleyes: plus be worth more to me if i keep her.
like the wheels mate but not sure what they'd look like refurd black?? want to go for black for sure for my next alloys. :cool:
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forgot to say . .your windows tinted? how much? :smiley:
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Hi Mate,
Yes, they are tinted. A mate has his own vinyl graphics business (bikes, rally cars etc.) and he wanted to get into the tinting business so he used my car and some others to practice on :smiley: :cool: :smiley:
Like I say though, he was practicing so it ain't the best job in the world but it only cost me £30 for the tint :grin:
He has been on a course now and is much better at it..........not sure on the price though now :undecided:
I must say though that it does have it's advantages. When your car's out in the sun all day it doesn't feel like it's gas mark 5 in there when you get in and also when you are in traffic at night you don't get any glare from the cars behind :smiley:
Anyway, the guy who did my tints works in Bakewell so if you are interested, I'll give you his number and you can call in and have a chat about some tints when you are on your way up to see the missus :wink:
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ah cool. . cheers mate. will be sure to get number once i get few other things sorted first. :smiley:
hopefully. . lowering first then to see which wheels look best, black of course.
aiming for dropped a little, black alloys, and slighty tinted windows. have smoked rear lights and going to sort smoked side repeaters tomorrow. . not sure about headlights tho.
should be looking sweet once all that is done. :cool:
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Get my lights for the front :)
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Reference headlights, go for smoked standards.
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Just taken my Hella quads and HID kit off my VR so I could fit a Vento front. Unsure whether to sell them or keep them lol.
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Reference headlights, go for smoked standards.
How do you go about doing that Wayne??? Saw a guys on here and it looked mint.
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Reference headlights, go for smoked standards.
How do you go about doing that Wayne??? Saw a guys on here and it looked mint.
I had mine done by a guy on ed38 however I believe mikester and couple of others on here have done them so might be best to put a thread up in the mk3 section.
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Reference headlights, go for smoked standards.
How do you go about doing that Wayne??? Saw a guys on here and it looked mint.
tinting the lights is fairly easy, masking up the shiny surface is the only tricky bit http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=101167.0
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I didn't mask mine off, just did them free hand. The masking tape pulls off the chrome otherwise
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not sure which i like better on the headlights. . . :undecided:
did you have to re-seal them shep?
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not sure which i like better on the headlights. . . :undecided:
did you have to re-seal them shep?
i used a little bit of silacone to seal them back up as i had it lying around but tbh it would have been fine to reheat the silacone that was already there.. is a simple yet effective mod for those that like the standard headlight shape.
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Cheers for that, might give it a go if i choose that route. :smiley:
anyone know anything on these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COIL-OVER-COILOVER-VW-GOLF-MK3-ADJUSTABLE-SUSPENSION_W0QQitemZ170273951571QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item170273951571&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COIL-OVER-COILOVER-VW-GOLF-MK3-ADJUSTABLE-SUSPENSION_W0QQitemZ170273951571QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item170273951571&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)
ah forget that. . just been reading about them in the discounts page. maybe them or jamex ones as don't want to spend too much but then might suffer and they not last so long?
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^^^ Thats the ones im on. Good ride.
Good for the money. Easy to fit :tongue:
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Cheers for that, might give it a go if i choose that route. :smiley:
anyone know anything on these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COIL-OVER-COILOVER-VW-GOLF-MK3-ADJUSTABLE-SUSPENSION_W0QQitemZ170273951571QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item170273951571&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COIL-OVER-COILOVER-VW-GOLF-MK3-ADJUSTABLE-SUSPENSION_W0QQitemZ170273951571QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item170273951571&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)
ah forget that. . just been reading about them in the discounts page. maybe them or jamex ones as don't want to spend too much but then might suffer and they not last so long?
The choice is yours, I would not use them again to be honest but a lot of people are running them and are happy.
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Absolutely fine ride, Wayne is just a man who likes comfort. If you don't care about a bounce here and there, and slamming hard on occasions then get them, also, if you got a gf who isn't wearing a bra in the car because she was in her jymjams, great fun watching them...ahem...bounce lol!
Seriously though, great for the money, if I get another MK3 after this, I'll be getting those straight away.
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I had other issues as well as comfort, the car was never level and no amount of measuring got it right, they were noisy when cold from the springs.
The ride was shocking, I have lowered many cars and yes the ride suffers but it was just stupid.
But having said all the above if your looking for a cheap set of coilovers then go for it but I would save a bit more and go for a complete spring / shock kit.
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Depends on what ones you had. Raceland had bed reviews. I quite like mine, althought there is a squeak from the rear. :sad: Prob something I did.
The aint for everyone
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cant fault them at all for the money. lol at shady! :evil:
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haha, , nice plan shady. .the GF boobies are quite big too! :evil: :evil:
if i were to put a bit more cash into dropping her what kinda prices we talking for a better longer lasting setup? or a complete shock spring kit.? :smiley:
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haha, , nice plan shady. .the GF boobies are quite big too! :evil: :evil:
if i were to put a bit more cash into dropping her what kinda prices we talking for a better longer lasting setup? or a complete shock spring kit.? :smiley:
If I had another mk3, I would go for a Bilstein or Koni kit.
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Dads FK Highsports on his VR were 370 quid
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:grin: :grin: :grin:
**Bouncy bouncy**
Drew, I really can't fault them, I do see where Wayne is coming from but he mentions of things I've not had with mine, for example the squeaking when cold, mine don't make a sound ever, not even on frosty morning back in Jan/Feb.
shep agrees, as does Adam, as do I. The majority of this forum have them, and let's face it, you don't want to pay stupid money for a set of coilovers for a car that is worth on average less than 1K surely. Keep it cheap, but you get a good deal on this one.
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yeah i can see what your saying Shady. :smiley:
you have the hot tunning ones yeah? not the Jamex. same kinda price so might be out of them two. :smiley:
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yeah i can see what your saying Shady. :smiley:
you have the hot tunning ones yeah? not the Jamex. same kinda price so might be out of them two. :smiley:
Hottuning ones here bud. Really don't see a problem with them :)
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Well. . . . had some vr6 bbs alloys done in gloss black! not too sure on them yet but probs because car still needs dropping! took couple quick pics but will get some better ones over the weekend and after a good clean! :smiley:
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Wheels look :cool: mate.
I think those 55 profile tyres you have on the rear need swapping though :undecided: making them look a bit off road style.
A drop would definitely make a big difference :smiley:
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Looks good.
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Black rims look cool, contrast would be great if you lost the gti arches
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wheels look a great contrast, like andy said need to sort out that rubber! will look sweet with a drop :evil:
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Nothing wrong with them wheels at all. My tips to make it all works greatly would be:
- Get it DOWN!!! :grin:
- Lower profile tires
- Tire trim dressing, so the tires looks blacker and not a grey colour :)
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Black rims look cool, contrast would be great if you lost the gti arches
Dont know whats lurking behind them tho!! :sad: :grin:
yeah.. tyres are a state! need that sorting and for sure it to be dropped!
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I would keep the black arches, looks good against the white and helps to break it up.
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White car + black alloys = winner.
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Thinking of painting my calipers tomorrow if the weathers nice. any tips? don't really want to take them off. . :undecided:
not sure if to do blue or white?
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Hammerite is best, I would go for blue / silver or red.
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didn't think of silver. :smiley: silver or blue then me thinks. wire brush and some brake cleaner then.
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Yes wire brush them first, silver would look spot on.
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Silver will look mint behind those black BBS :wink:
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Gutted!!!
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what ya hit? sign post? tree? :embarassed:
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tow bar on the back of an old Mondeao! :sad:
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tow bar on the back of an old Mondeao! :sad:
Is it repairable.
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tow bar on the back of an old Mondeao! :sad:
been there, had pretty much the same crash. just replaced the front end. bumper, grill , headlights, slam panel with rad and fan. should be able to pick up a whole front end from someone breaking a mk3 for around £80 i would have thought, although you might not need the rad and fan.... headlights look alrite in the pics....
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:shocked: :shocked: :shocked: Gutted for you Mate :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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Whooops!
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Nooooo! I have a white bumper you can have for free if that helps?
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first inspection thought i could get away with just sorting bumber, rad, fan etc but had a good look at it today and think there is more to it than that. drivers side ring as more of a bigger gap from the bonnet. . . plus where it took the impact looks like the frame work is bent.
the ladies fella had already got the ball rolling with the insurance when i rang him so my car is being picked up weds morning. i know they will write it off so will just have to go from there. :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
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first inspection thought i could get away with just sorting bumber, rad, fan etc but had a good look at it today and think there is more to it than that. drivers side ring as more of a bigger gap from the bonnet. . . plus where it took the impact looks like the frame work is bent.
the ladies fella had already got the ball rolling with the insurance when i rang him so my car is being picked up weds morning. i know they will write it off so will just have to go from there. :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
Will be a shame if it is written off, don't see many in white.
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Am I the last :cry:
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Will be so so gutted to see it go. . . might sound sad but just been sat in it for the last half hour. put so much time and effort into her since xmas and has been washed on average twice a week sometimes three if needed just to keep her gleaming white!
got a Vauxhall Astra as hire car to smoke round in. . . 58 plate and feels nothing like my 14 year old golf! :cry: done nothing at all today apart from think! dunno where to go from here???? depends on what the pay out is. (prob next to nothing)
Any advice or more of a what would you do? first time i had to do anything like this so really dunno whats best??
A gutted Drew. :sad: :sad:
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Will be so so gutted to see it go. . . might sound sad but just been sat in it for the last half hour. put so much time and effort into her since xmas and has been washed on average twice a week sometimes three if needed just to keep her gleaming white!
got a Vauxhall Astra as hire car to smoke round in. . . 58 plate and feels nothing like my 14 year old golf! :cry: done nothing at all today apart from think! dunno where to go from here???? depends on what the pay out is. (prob next to nothing)
Any advice or more of a what would you do? first time i had to do anything like this so really dunno whats best??
A gutted Drew. :sad: :sad:
sorry about your car man, must be gutting! :cry:
if i was you i would get a mk2 golf! there awsome and i think a few people might agree with me lol
Dan
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how about buying it back from the insurers once your claim has gone through if you think it's repairable and unworthy of scrapping. You'll probably get it back for next to nothing and you'll have your insurance money to spend on it.
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Mk2 is an option but its getting a good one for not that much cash a problem. . . plus reading round here, parts aint great to get or cheap?
as for buying it back would only to be for parts i think as spending money on it to drive again would start to cost quite a bit maybe. . .
all depends what kinda money i get payed out i guess. . .
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Mk2 is an option but its getting a good one for not that much cash a problem. . . plus reading round here, parts aint great to get or cheap?
as for buying it back would only to be for parts i think as spending money on it to drive again would start to cost quite a bit maybe. . .
all depends what kinda money i get payed out i guess. . .
there's still a lot about that are good! also parts are really easy to get and dirt cheap most of the time only a few select things that are a tad expensive :smiley:
Dan
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ah right cool. thanks for the info buddy. :smiley:
another thing i've got to think about is its renewal time in November so i'm sure my insurance is gonna love me! :sad: :cry:
just have to see what the end of the week brings.......
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Remember there is a free white bumper if you do decide to buy it back.
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See, it's destiny.
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Remember there is a free white bumper if you do decide to buy it back.
cheers buddy.
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Well. . .its now a red ride!! but a very mint red ride!!! :smiley:
Mk3 golf gti 8v FSH most VW and 55k on the clock. . couple bumper scuffs but the car is in the most amazing condition!!! no rust or rot. . not a single car park dent! good i love this car but i so so miss the white!
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Holy cow that is straight and tidy, how much if you don't mind me asking.
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Hey wayne. . you should see it in person as the pictures don't do it credit. . . inside and out is just amazing!
gonna keep it as it is and not touch a single thing!! be a shame to change such a perfect conditon standard mk3!
will get some much better pictures Sunday and if the weather stays nice.
price i payed will be very hard to believe even more so when you look around the net at what prices some people are asking for mk3's.
I got a pay out for £1200 for my white one and picked up this little minter for £1500 :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :cool:
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Great result for £1500, I would still lower it a little.
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I would still lower it a little.
What he said, its sitting awfully high.
Mint as you like from the pics :D Great find.
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Not a bad price at all for that my friend, nice one :)
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cheers peeps. :smiley:
does sit high but i dunno if i can bring myself to start changing things. will have a think :smiley:
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Is this the one you told me about then?
Did you manage to keep the wheels from the white one?? They would look nice on there :wink:
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I would not run coilovers but a nice 40mm drop Koni kit, will help the handling and looks.
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Is this the one you told me about then?
Did you manage to keep the wheels from the white one?? They would look nice on there :wink:
yes mate, , its the one. :smiley: and no about the wheels. :cry: was gonna cut into my pay out too much to get car back and wanted to sort things quick as wanted another car. . . tried to find out where shes been taken too but they wont give me the info!! :angry:
I would not run coilovers but a nice 40mm drop Koni kit, will help the handling and looks.
yeah. . that might be a better option, just a small drop.
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Shame about the wheels Mate, they looked well
Go for the 40mm mate,
Works for mine and still comfy enough, it made mine look as though it actually has an engine in it :smiley:
My kid brother has just bought a similar car to mine with standard suspension and side by side it looks so much higher
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ah yeah. . def on stilts mine mate! :grin:
will give it some thought. . guess with just buying lowering springs wont cost too much would it? :smiley:
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Yeah Mate,
They shouldn't cost too much and at least at 40mm your shocks won't take too much of a battering :wink:
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some pics :smiley:
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I would lose the mudflaps and fit a Koni kit, it would look sweet 40mm lower.
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i kinda like the mud flaps. . . agree with the drop tho. :smiley:
got three things i need to sort. no buzzer if i leave lights on, changed whole unit over but nothing so swapped it back. head unit wont come on and off with ignition and passenger wing mirror only goes up and down but not side to side. you can hear the motor working but mirror wont move side to side, is it possible something just needs to be re attached?
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i kinda like the mud flaps. . . agree with the drop tho. :smiley:
got three things i need to sort. no buzzer if i leave lights on, changed whole unit over but nothing so swapped it back. head unit wont come on and off with ignition and passenger wing mirror only goes up and down but not side to side. you can hear the motor working but mirror wont move side to side, is it possible something just needs to be re attached?
My 1996 never had a lights on warning buzzer, if it did then it was not working, head unit, pull it out and swap red and yellow leads over, mirror could be the clip broke that hold the glass to the motor so may need a new glass.
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That car looks mint mate :wink:
I'll have to make sure I'm not parked next to you at Tatton park :embarassed:
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i kinda like the mud flaps. . . agree with the drop tho. :smiley:
got three things i need to sort. no buzzer if i leave lights on, changed whole unit over but nothing so swapped it back. head unit wont come on and off with ignition and passenger wing mirror only goes up and down but not side to side. you can hear the motor working but mirror wont move side to side, is it possible something just needs to be re attached?
My 1996 never had a lights on warning buzzer, if it did then it was not working, head unit, pull it out and swap red and yellow leads over, mirror could be the clip broke that hold the glass to the motor so may need a new glass.
Yeah. . wasn't sure if the buzzer thing changed from what year your car was. . .
wires from head unit i changed over when i first popped it in and nothing. . still wont work with ignition. . .
and wing mirror i've tried to get into to see if its a quick fix or a easy swap and it just sounds like i'm gonna snap something. . how do i get into them?
That car looks mint mate :wink:
I'll have to make sure I'm not parked next to you at Tatton park :embarassed:
haha .. you'll have your mk2 by then all shiny! :cool:
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It hopefully will Mate.
The missus is still trying to talk me out of it at the moment :sad:
**EDIT** I think she has had her way......the deal is not looking as though it will go ahead now :sad:
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looks just a little different. . .
had a 45mm drop too. . .
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had full service on her. . well more like a total overhaul. . running sweet! even the guys at the garage said how sweet the engine was but then it is only on 62k! had a look underneath while it was up on the ramps! sooo clean and tidy!
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Mate that looks so much better now, how you feeling about it now?
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well happy with it mate! so pleased when i went to pick it up! :smiley:
bit more of a firm ride but she is on coilovers. wasn't sure if 45mm would be enough but just right for my day to day with no real problems. feels so much nicer to drive.
wheels next but stuck between a view options.. . . :undecided:
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That looks loads better Mate :cool:
What size wheel you going for??
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cheers buddy :smiley:
15's or 16's mate. . . just don't know which ones to go for yet! :undecided:
have these sets in mind but might wait to see if i find anything at ultimate dubs.
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if i had the mk3 golf anni ones or even the mk4 set would get the centre done gunmetal gray
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The anni ones refurbed as you say will look the best I think on yours Mate, the BBS style wheel just looks right on Mk3's :cool:
No doubt you'll have a head full of new wheel ideas after Ultimate Dubs :wink:
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yeah. . would look nice. . .
like the porsche D90 ones too and just seen the other thread where he selling some in gloss black! :cool:
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Yeah, seen those..........would look very nice indeed :cool:
If those could be bought for, say £250 then I'd be tempted but then you have the price of the adaptors to suit your car which I'm sure are not cheap :sad:. All depends on your budget Mate.
However, seeing as it cost him £250 for his refurb then he's going to want a lot more :sad:
Actually, they would really suit it so get 'em and sod the expense :laugh: :laugh:
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would look awesome but the adapters i'd need i've just checked cost £154.99 :sad:
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would look awesome but the adapters i'd need i've just checked cost £154.99 :sad:
:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
That's a lot of money by the time you've done buying the wheels as well. There's a lot of other wheels in that price range :smiley:
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few sets on ebay. . . one set which need a refurb and badges that might go cheap.
if i could get them cheap. . then refurb. . then adapters wouldn't be so bad cash going over time. :smiley:
might hold out til ultimate dubs but soooo want some wheels! :grin:
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well, picked up one set of Design 90's and were total shot!! one alloy good out of the set so managed to get money back. . .
just picked up second set and they are mint. . very light kerbing and just some paint blisters. :smiley:
dropping them off some time this week for a refurb, thinking of gun metal grey like kells??
also brought some brand new porsche metal centre caps! (pricey)
also after fitting a new front splitter yesterday i smashed it into a kerb this evening! grrrr! :sad: so now i need yet another one in 2 weeks! :grin: :embarassed:
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d90's :afro:
bummer about the splitter :( i used to go through them, but now i dont run a splitter, i just smack my sump instead....
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yeah. . . love the D90's and with the brand new caps they will look mint!
splitter is cheap ebay ones! gonna be ordering a 3rd one tomorrow! :grin:
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yeah. . . love the D90's and with the brand new caps they will look mint!
splitter is cheap ebay ones! gonna be ordering a 3rd one tomorrow! :grin:
lol. i smacked my sump on the same place i broke a splitter :D i went throw 4 or 5 when i used to run them :D
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yeah .. read about your sump mate. . hopefully no other damage! :smiley:
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Will look :cool: with D90's on it.
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They are really going to look Nice on there Drew :cool: :cool:
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wheels will do for now but will be going in for another full refurd when funds allow.
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Sweet, love it :cool:
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Cheers Wayne, wheels ain't perfect close up
but will do for now!
Car will look different again come Friday! :smiley:
hopefully pays off......
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Looking pretty schexy Drew, if you want I'll edit your sig to have an updated picture?
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Hey shady, yeah thanks for that but can you wait til
weekend as gonna have more changes! :cool:
Can't wait just hope will look right or wastes lots of
cash! Haha
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Hmmmmmm, I think I know what it may be, although I could be wrong
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Sssshhh joe! :grin: all being sprayed up so will be brand new!
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looks good mate....pics don't do it justice!!!!!
this car looks BRAND NEW up close............spent ages washed/polishing mine.....step back happy with the result.....
........then drew pops round and mine looks dirty again.....lol :grin:
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Yep, he did that with mine :sad: thought mine was clean and then he would turn up in his, even the old white one was really clean.
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Haha, cheers guys! :smiley:
get her back tomorrow so might be able
to get some pics up! Hopefully all pays off!!
Yours is clean flash!
And Andy loving what your doing with the corrado!
Very nice indeed!
Oh oh oh the White one!! :cry:
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I am guessing Vento front.
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Just bloody tell us! I'm inpatient as you may be able to tell :laugh:
I'm sure it will look awesome though :cool:
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hope not (vento front)
that would kill it for me personally
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well.... after much thought and if it would look good etc etc i went with a vento front end! a lot of people will hate and alot of people will love! really thought i was gonna regret it up until i picked her up today and love it! really got her how i wanted her and hope pictures do it justice!? you need to see it in the flesh tho as it looks awesome and the paint work is out of this world!!
started off as a mint standard 55k mk3 golf.... and thats ho i was gonna keep her until that is i started going to shows etc..! started off with just few simple things, black badges and fog lights. then managed to get hold of genuine anni smoked fogs, blanks and indicators. after that came FK coilovers with a 45mm drop all round, soooo much better! :smiley:
After getting the camber sorted it was wheel search! man what a pain and after picking D90's it was two trips to Manchester, the TNT from Manchester, a trip to Nottingham and 2 VR6 splitters later i had a set of D90's sat in front of me! lots of phone calls later i was told refurb £55 + vat a wheel! but could increase! :sick: so a mate of a mate said he could do it £30 a wheel job done! mint, i'll go for that.......
two months later and still not a great job i get them back and fitted to car with £185 spacers £100 centre caps and £252 195 45 r16 tyres for a tiny bit of stretch....
then the vento front end. . early spec grill redone in black. . meatal strip redone in flash red, dark blue bonnet with a few nasty dings redone in flash red! plus brand new headlights!! also scuff tanken out of front bumper. . perfect now!
enjoy!
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AND AFTER
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I would lose the GTI badge, is that your mk2 btw.
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Didn't have the badge all day, put it in last
min and kinda liked it!
No mate, my good friends mk2 with only 45k on clock
and in the mintest of condition! At gti fest sunday :cool:
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Your choice but think it would look better without.
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Looks Mint Drew :afro:
That has a nice "factory finish" to it. Good job Mate :smiley:
PS. You say I can't park on me drive..............you've taken up a whole layby :shocked: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :shocked: :sad:
not my thang but glad your loving it mate its your ride at the end of the day :cool:
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Im not normally a fan of red cars but that looks sweet and as you mention the quality of paintwork is superb....oh, and yeah +1 on the Gonto front end :wink:
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cheers for the replys guys :cool:
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Your car looked cool as fook today!
And people say the vento front is played out, it was but it aint now knowone was rocking any today except you! lol
Looks awesome :cool:
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cheers matey! :cool:
where was you? not on the club stand?
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cheers matey! :cool:
where was you? not on the club stand?
Naa man was on a local clubs stand further up the strip near the finish line!
You doing anymore shows this year?
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Sweet looking car :cool:
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Niiice!
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cheers matey! :cool:
where was you? not on the club stand?
Naa man was on a local clubs stand further up the strip near the finish line!
You doing anymore shows this year?
Try to get to as many as I can really mate! :smiley:
gti summer fest, and edtion38 hopefully, but classes
with a wedding! Eeeek!
Would like it to be in club stand or show and shine tho
when go :smiley:
how about you?
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cheers matey! :cool:
where was you? not on the club stand?
Naa man was on a local clubs stand further up the strip near the finish line!
You doing anymore shows this year?
Try to get to as many as I can really mate! :smiley:
gti summer fest, and edtion38 hopefully, but classes
with a wedding! Eeeek!
Would like it to be in club stand or show and shine tho
when go :smiley:
how about you?
Nice one!
Hoping to do most of the shows this year! summer fest, dc10, inters etc etc
Hopefully see you about at come of them! your car has spured me on to mod abit im in talks about a vento front now :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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I'm not normally a fan of vento front ends.....but that looks siiiickk :cool:
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cheers matey! :cool:
where was you? not on the club stand?
Naa man was on a local clubs stand further up the strip near the finish line!
You doing anymore shows this year?
Try to get to as many as I can really mate! :smiley:
gti summer fest, and edtion38 hopefully, but classes
with a wedding! Eeeek!
Would like it to be in club stand or show and shine tho
when go :smiley:
how about you?
Nice one!
Hoping to do most of the shows this year! summer fest, dc10, inters etc etc
Hopefully see you about at come of them! your car has spured me on to mod abit im in talks about a vento front now :lipsrsealed: :grin:
cool, hopeully see you at a few bud, listen to your VR6 roar!! :smiley:
Cheers Dom, very happy with it and cant credit the guy who did the paint job enough! you should check out the underneath! will get a few close up pics tomorrow of his work!
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just a few pics of the paint job. . . the bonnet used to be dark blue with a couple nasty bullet hole marks over it!
grill was ok but not perfect and the bottom bit was green.....
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs434.ash1/23993_384008981828_574076828_4355966_120709_n.jpg)
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paint jobs that good you can see the engine shine up on the underneath of the bonnet. . . :cool:
also go this in post for £16
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now just finding a recaro set and for a retrim.....
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I'm loving this man. Seriously sweet! A tip though, change your thread title. :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
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I'm loving this man. Seriously sweet! A tip though, change your thread title. :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
cheers man. .
:grin: ive tried. . cant seem to find where to do it. . can you for me? :grin:
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I'm loving this man. Seriously sweet! A tip though, change your thread title. :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
cheers man. .
:grin: ive tried. . cant seem to find where to do it. . can you for me? :grin:
got to ya first post on page one,
edit
and away you go :wink:
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I'm loving this man. Seriously sweet! A tip though, change your thread title. :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
cheers man. .
:grin: ive tried. . cant seem to find where to do it. . can you for me? :grin:
got to ya first post on page one,
edit
and away you go :wink:
What he said :afro:
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thank yooooou! :smiley:
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Can I have my grill back now :lipsrsealed:
:grin:
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Haha! Nor in a million joe! :kiss: :drool:
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That looks great - not usually a fan of mk3's or vento fronts but fair play that looks really smart!
What did you use to clean your trim up - sounds daft but properly back to black!
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dead smart that, looks good against the red, not norm fan of red cars. ive just done the same to by car last weekend. i now know why you have the gti badge on the bottom run, i like mine in the center of the slats, but i can see my gti badge pushes the slats apart ever so slighty :laugh:
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Looks stunning mate best colour aswell :wink:
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Loving the Vento front mate, looks baaadd!! :laugh:
Might do mine :undecided:
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That looks great - not usually a fan of mk3's or vento fronts but fair play that looks really smart!
What did you use to clean your trim up - sounds daft but properly back to black!
Autoglym bumper care mate! :smiley:
cheers for comments guys... often here the comments in the streets.. " he's got porsche wheels" :grin: :grin: :smiley: or "what5s that car" :grin: like a gold but not a golf but a hatchback! :wink:
if it wasn't for my paint guy wouldn't look half as good! :cool:
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yeah baby :cool:
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oh and thannks to jmsheahan for the shop.. what you think to this?
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/jmsheahan_44/smoked.jpg)
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oh and thannks to jmsheahan for the shop.. what you think to this?
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/jmsheahan_44/smoked.jpg)
yeah saw this in the shop section, looks mint. with that grill you defo wanna smoke em! :cool:
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Headlights :afro:
Where did you get the Recaros in the end.
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Headlights :afro:
Where did you get the Recaros in the end.
yeah. . getting pushed more towards the smoked headlights. . think that lamix stuff?
found them on edition38 and did a almost 4hour round trip this evening. :smiley:
good condition too! will hold out til a retrim
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Lamin-x subtle tint! get on it! :grin: :cool:
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Great result with the Recaro's :afro:
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Headlights look good, get them done! :afro: :cool:
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Looking really good there Drew :afro:
The Recaro's look in really good nick. The lights will look :cool: as when tinted.
You'll have to let me know the next time you're over this way and I'll pop across for a butchers :wink:
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haha iv just seen your head up in that other post, glad you finally sorted them matey, knew them late trim Recaros would look the sh!t in the red beast
:cool:
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Holy f**k in my face!!
This car has dramatically changed into something special. If you just read, Vento front end with D90s i would be thinkin "Blah, blah, blah seen it lots of times before" but no, this is something else! :cool:
Nice work and go for the headlights :afro:
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Defo go with the headlights Drew, that's finish the front end no problem.
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hey, thanks for the comments guys! sorting the tinting stuff out now as i type!
tints soon to be sorted now just maybe changing couplke bits as not 100% happy....
thinking change my rear adapters to either 30mm or 35mm adapters instead of the current 25mm? also drop it a little
more and lose the mud flaps? which i like tho but just hit everything!
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That looks spot on! Love the recaro's :cool:
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Dear god.
You have pulled it off perfectly. Never been a fan of the Vento front end but this is it.
Defiantly smoke them.
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ideal , keep up the good work mate!!
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smoked! :cool:
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Mate! Let me be first to say "JIZZ IN MY PANTS" :kiss:
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spot on mate , really transforms the front now!!
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very nice!
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Awesome mate, love it :cool:
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This car is amazing. :cool:
f**k Mystic blue I want a red one now. :laugh:
You should look into Joey modding the headlights as well or get someone to do them, it'll look EVEN better. Look at VR6 Joes project thread and have a flick through mine for pics but they're old pics and the bonnet it wrong. :grin:
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Stunning :afro:
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Verytidy and still love the recaros even if they are that funny mk3 pattern...are you retrimming orstaying OEM
ps: still no thread title change
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Verytidy and still love the recaros even if they are that funny mk3 pattern...are you retrimming orstaying OEM
ps: still no thread title change
will be a retrim like this...
(http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo172/ctdarkchris_vw/DSCF1465.jpg)
not sure when tho as might start collecting parts for a engine conversion????
Also, that Lamin-x stuff is sh!te!!!!!!! did a mint job of it and looked great! until yesterday that is where all the sides have bubbled and started to peel up etc! not happy! so gonna joey mod a set or buy a set but buying a set of inpro lights only come LHD! :undecided:
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Mate I can't wait to see your car at Volksfest. :)
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Mate I can't wait to see your car at Volksfest. :)
wanna go for a ride!? :grin: :wink:
that reminds me, must book tickets!
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Mate I can't wait to see your car at Volksfest. :)
wanna go for a ride!? :grin: :wink:
that reminds me, must book tickets!
If you're offering. :kiss: :grin:
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:grin: :grin:
anyone help with stance. . . 45mm drop with front looking lower because of engine weight. just wondering if to drop rear a little more so its more level? also the joey mod or LHD units?
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Shame about the Lamin-x stuff Mate, not had any probs with mine :undecided:
I'd go for the Joe mod with the lights :wink: I did a set for my old 3 (bl00dy sold it before I put them on though :rolleyes:) Not too bad to do and a lot cheaper :smiley:
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yeah. . was well gutted when saw them yesterday evening!
might of got a set off edtion38 just waiting for a guy to get back to me so will try do them myself.
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couple quick cam phone shots....
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looks good - love the hangar :cool:
strange about the lamix stuff.
used it for years - jetwashed it to the max - no issues :undecided:
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Looks good :cool:
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great pics mate. love to find a location like that!! :tongue:
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great pics mate. love to find a location like that!! :tongue:
drive up here and location yours! Haha
Red anni seat belts picked up today but also a kerbed alloy wheel!
Happy and not at the same time!! Grr!!!
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great pics mate. love to find a location like that!! :tongue:
drive up here and location yours! Haha
Red anni seat belts picked up today but also a kerbed alloy wheel!
Happy and not at the same time!! Grr!!!
haha love to put abit of a treck really.
ah good news about red selts belt.
hate when kurb alloys , so careful with mine at park like metre from the curb!!
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just few pics....
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and a monkey on top of her!
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plans next when i get time is red anni seat belts to be fitted. mud flaps off... and maybe plastic arches??? not sure tho??
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Looks spot on mate!!
i wouldnt take the plastic arches of , that what makes the gti. look to bland with-out them!! :smiley:
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Looks spot on mate!!
i wouldnt take the plastic arches of , that what makes the gti. look to bland with-out them!! :smiley:
yeah. . i like em as it gives it a oldskool look compared to todays cars. . was just thinking might look a little more fresh without them.
mud flaps def coming off tho. . might play about with collies too? :undecided:
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I think they look better without arches but they suit your car.
Lose the mudflaps.
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Keep the arches Drew, the black helps break up the red on MK3s, if you look at the red VRs I find they have too much red if that makes sense?
By the way, I love your MK3. :afro:
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I think they look smoother and better without the arches and flaps.
BUT BUT BUT
This car looks so good with them, and DIFFERENT i think it would be a shame to remove them.
Sometimes you have to know when to stop when something is good.
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cheers guys...
mud flaps = going
arches = staying
i know what you mean shady about being too red!!
and Mike i know what you mean about stopping when something is good and taking it a step too far and over doing it!
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cheers guys...
mud flaps = going
arches = staying
i know what you mean shady about being too red!!
and Mike i know what you mean about stopping when something is good and taking it a step too far and over doing it!
:afro:
The only thing I would do bar removing the mudflaps is the BMW rear wiper mod? Make it look smoother on the rear but retain a wiper (like mine?).
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Dont know if you can get them but i think those window wind deflectors would look good on this car. With its OEM+ theme.
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plan sounds good, and keep the arches as they protect/hide sooo much
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I quite like the mudflaps :cool:
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plan sounds good, and keep the arches as they protect/hide sooo much
more to hide than protect!! :grin:
but mine might not be too bad as low miles and well looked after. arches to stay tho.
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Removing the rear wiper would make it look smoother.
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Removing the rear wiper would make it look smoother.
But less practical in the UK. I'd be cursing like when my rear wiper stopped working
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Removing the rear wiper would make it look smoother.
But less practical in the UK. I'd be cursing like when my rear wiper stopped working
Not that bad on a mk3, I lived without mine for 5mths.
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Abit of rain-ex on the rear , then dont need a wiper!! :cool:
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Love it. :cool:
just had a read of all 26 pages, great project. front end looks really nice, wasnt a big fan on the porshce wheels but they look so damb good on yours!
Keep it up :smiley:
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Abit of rain-ex on the rear , then dont need a wiper!! :cool:
Dont work on snow though :tongue:
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cheers for comments guys. :smiley:
just few pics after a clean and removel of mud flaps.....
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red anni seat belts to do still.... joey mod the headlights and need to lower it on the rear more me thinks.
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Stunning :afro:
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Mate I can't wait to see this next weekend!!!
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:shocked: I'm jealous! Wish my car looked this good :laugh: :cry:
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Looks awsome dude :smiley:!
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looks great mate! look forward to a closer look next weekend!! :cool:
ah yeah lower the rear slightly!
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cheers dudes. . . few bits still to do to make her 100% but its jusat getting the time!
sunday has seen this happen.....
(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad296/Drewmonkey/SNV31941.jpg?t=1275856048)
(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad296/Drewmonkey/SNV31948.jpg?t=1275856048)
(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad296/Drewmonkey/SNV31949.jpg?t=1275856048)
hopefully get chance to pop to VW breakers tomorrow to find some vento headlights i can joey mod
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looks stunning love the front end
changed my views on mk3's after seeing this one
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looks lovely, belts are a nice touch :cool:
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just quick pic.....
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also did the joey mod....
from this
(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad296/Drewmonkey/SNV31956.jpg?t=1276205640)
(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad296/Drewmonkey/SNV31958.jpg?t=1276205640)
(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad296/Drewmonkey/SNV31962.jpg?t=1276205640)
to this
(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad296/Drewmonkey/SNV31967.jpg?t=1276205640)
and really not sure on them.. look a bit sh!t i think if i'm honest...prefer mine with the lamix stuff but just a shame that the lamix stuff is peeling up! :undecided:
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Looking wicked :afro:
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Private plate :undecided:
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Yup, thought was a mice touch :cool:
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Yup, thought was a mice touch :cool:
Took a while to spot as close (ish) to your old reg.
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Yeah, not much diff at all!
P85 DEF
P55 DUB
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Yeah, not much diff at all!
P85 DEF
P55 DUB
Could have been confusing at the DVLA / insurance company.
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This is a stunning looking car Drew. I don't really post on forums (just lurk) but I have to give you props for this.
I aint gonna say "You should do this" or "You should do that" as it looks good and perfectly balanced in every guise you have had it.
Personally I like it best with the white lights though, it looks more defined. Would love to see it with the flagless plate and the white lights.
It really is a beautiful looking car though mate
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Looking really smart this.... :cool:
so whats the crack with the headlights, i think i remember them being shopped to see how they looked smoked.. they's a picture of them smoked and then after a post with them not and you doing the insides, have i missed something?
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Looking really smart this.... :cool:
so whats the crack with the headlights, i think i remember them being shopped to see how they looked smoked.. they's a picture of them smoked and then after a post with them not and you doing the insides, have i missed something?
this is how she looks now....that's whit the lamix stuff that is peeling in the corners..
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so i picked up these and did the joey mod... just don't know weather to bother fitting them?
[img]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad296/Drewmonkey/SNV31967.jpg?t=1276205640)
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Lights look really nice the whole car is spot on really nice job ;)
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Lights look really nice the whole car is spot on really nice job ;)
I had the privilege of seeing this last weekend at Volksfest, and I really am in love with the car, apart from the engine which should be converted to a 1.8T it is perfect.
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Lights look really nice the whole car is spot on really nice job ;)
I had the privilege of seeing this last weekend at Volksfest, and I really am in love with the car, apart from the engine which should be converted to a 1.8T it is perfect.
Why, nothing wrong with a 8v
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Drew knows what I'm talking about.
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I love his seats!
I want some for the polo :cool:
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I love his seats!
I want some for the polo :cool:
Get porsche tombstones :cool:
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shame about the peel of the film!.... wondered how good that fim is????... i want to smoke mine when the time comes but may just replace the lenses with smoked ones as they're not too expensive for a mk1 at the mo..
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in 6 yars of running film i have never had it peel :smug:
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mine hasn't peeled either :undecided:
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Hi car looks great loving the lights aswell, well done :smiley:
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yeah. . dunno what i did wrong with the lamix stuff as it went on perfect to start! just couple days later was parked up at a mates with the sun beating down on my car and the edges had started to peel. :undecided:
they look ok for now and might fit the joey mod ones on instead!?
not sure where to go to with the mods from here.......
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I think they joey mod won't look right, you've got a nice tint to the front end that works well with the grill.
Stuck on what to do mod-wise?
Rear BMW wiper
Spacers
Engine :grin:
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think i might pop one on tomorrow and take a pic to see what people think...
ok, ok, got mods to do just dont know what order! :tongue: :smiley:
either sort the inside out and get an awesome re-trim or sort wheels and stance out.... or save for the engine conversion? :evil:
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I would sort spacers out, while looking for a new interior and saving for an engine conversion :laugh:
What would you go for? 1.8T??
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I would sort spacers out, while looking for a new interior and saving for an engine conversion :laugh:
What would you go for? 1.8T??
your know help! :kiss: :tongue:
interior is just a retrim so prob least important as they do look nice as they are being recaro.
decided not to get anymore spacers (inless i get 30mm adapters) and go for 8j rear alloys! alloys do need a proper A1 refurb so would make sense doing it that way. lower it a bit more and roll the arches.
Engine wise a 20vt :evil:
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I would sort spacers out, while looking for a new interior and saving for an engine conversion :laugh:
What would you go for? 1.8T??
your know help! :kiss: :tongue:
interior is just a retrim so prob least important as they do look nice as they are being recaro.
decided not to get anymore spacers (inless i get 30mm adapters) and go for 8j rear alloys! alloys do need a proper A1 refurb so would make sense doing it that way. lower it a bit more and roll the arches.
Engine wise a 20vt :evil:
:grin: I try to help out when I can :grin:
20vt is the only way to go for a mk3! I don't really see the point in going to the effort of throwing in a 16v or a vr6 when you could just go out and buy one already done!
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I would sort spacers out, while looking for a new interior and saving for an engine conversion :laugh:
What would you go for? 1.8T??
your know help! :kiss: :tongue:
interior is just a retrim so prob least important as they do look nice as they are being recaro.
decided not to get anymore spacers (inless i get 30mm adapters) and go for 8j rear alloys! alloys do need a proper A1 refurb so would make sense doing it that way. lower it a bit more and roll the arches.
Engine wise a 20vt :evil:
:grin: I try to help out when I can :grin:
20vt is the only way to go for a mk3! I don't really see the point in going to the effort of throwing in a 16v or a vr6 when you could just go out and buy one already done!
+ 1 on that, see he can be helpful..sometimes :grin:
You can always ask LL about it, if you need convincing :evil:
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Love this car :smiley: always had a thing for red mk3's!
Dan
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this car is too mint!!!!!! makes mine look like a shed.......... :angry:
its a credit to ya drew.
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Drew how long have you had Chester down as your location??
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Cheers flash :cool:
Always had it down as one of my locations mate
As girlfriend is from there and used to go alot but
Now just pop along now and again when we go see
Her mum!
Was there weds and thurs!
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Cheers flash :cool:
Always had it down as one of my locations mate
As girlfriend is from there and used to go alot but
Now just pop along now and again when we go see
Her mum!
Was there weds and thurs!
Cool, never noticed before!
It's where I went to uni, loved it :smiley:
I'd like to move back sometime, really miss it!
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Yeah, it's a nice place!
You had plenty nights out in chester then!
Good times!
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Yeah many a messy night there!
Cruise only opened just as I finished my last year tho which was a shame. I've been a couple of times since but it's just been full of knobs!
Lots of nice bars tho :smiley:
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Chester does have a few knobs!
Some people think there sh!te smells better
than others! :grin: :grin: :rolleyes:
There's a multi storey carpark around the corner
from crusie I parked the gold in weds. sure it was
Designed for scooters! :laugh: sooo small, i was
Scared for my car!
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This is a stunning looking car Drew. I don't really post on forums (just lurk) but I have to give you props for this.
I aint gonna say "You should do this" or "You should do that" as it looks good and perfectly balanced in every guise you have had it.
Personally I like it best with the white lights though, it looks more defined. Would love to see it with the flagless plate and the white lights.
It really is a beautiful looking car though mate
didn't see this before til now...
cheers for the comments man!
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Chester does have a few knobs!
Some people think there sh!te smells better
than others! :grin: :grin: :rolleyes:
There's a multi storey carpark around the corner
from crusie I parked the gold in weds. sure it was
Designed for scooters! :laugh: sooo small, i was
Scared for my car!
That the NCP one opposite the Black House Grill restaurant?
If so I parked in there last time I was there, me + 4 others in the car with boot full of luggage. Even with standard suspension the car was fairly low and it was a bit of a b!tch getting out of the exit! Can't imagine what it would be like in something properly low :laugh:
Chester is at it's worst when the races are on; rich, sleazy, 'playboys' flashing their cash while fighting with each other and making generally making tits out of themselves.....that's the only bit about the city I don't miss :grin:
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yeah thats the one, hit the front splitter quite a few times!
Never been when its the races thank god!! :grin:
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Have 8j rear d90's on the way to sort the rear out! Also changed my headlights over to joey modded hella ones. :smiley:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs080.snc4/35379_410637961828_574076828_5003574_6402434_n.jpg)
and a pic from VAGfest
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/naf536/Vagfest%202010/e0f62f08.jpg)
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Gotta be the best looking Gento/Volf thingy out there matey, Not a big lover of the vento front end usually but always think yrs looks sweet :wink:
What colour Red is yours, looks really fresh in comparison to mine :sad:
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cheers matey! :kiss: :grin:
just a few things still need doing here and there to get it perfect but lovin' it!
It's Flash Red mate... just cleaned alot! :grin: :nerd:
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Ye mines Flash but no where near as fresh as yrs, altough giving it a jet wash every now and again aint gonna help is it :laugh:
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i use Dodo juice on it.... always seems to bring it up awesome! :cool:
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As Ben said, looking sweet! The flash red crew is starting to take over....looks like we've just gained another member as well :laugh:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=160812.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=160812.0)
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Headlights look ace :afro:
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As Ben said, looking sweet! The flash red crew is starting to take over....looks like we've just gained another member as well :laugh:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=160812.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=160812.0)
mines LQ3A - Monza Red :wink: :smiley:
i like to call it the "many variables of the brighter red crew" but "red ftw" for short :smiley:
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I'm honestly not sure about the headlights, I think I prefer them with the film on them. Glad you like anyway dude.
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As Ben said, looking sweet! The flash red crew is starting to take over....looks like we've just gained another member as well :laugh:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=160812.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=160812.0)
mines LQ3A - Monza Red :wink: :smiley:
i like to call it the "many variables of the brighter red crew" but "red ftw" for short :smiley:
Meh, close enough :grin:
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(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae39/Matt_16v/29072010/IMG_3102.jpg)
Well, car looks like that at moment....
But being sold or put back to standard and then being sold.....
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But being sold or put back to standard and then being sold.....
What??! How come??
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But being sold or put back to standard and then being sold.....
What??! How come??
+1 why :shocked:
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Picking up new car today. :smiley:
Depending on funds tho might put mine
back to standard and use as a daily....
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Picking up new car today. :smiley:
Depending on funds tho might put mine
back to standard and use as a daily....
:shocked: What's the new car you're getting?
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dibs on vento goodies, wheels and adaptors? :wink:
what have you got instead bud?
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Picking up new car today. :smiley:
Depending on funds tho might put mine
back to standard and use as a daily....
:shocked: What's the new car you're getting?
+1 come on Drew, you gotta spill the beans!
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Well.... went and got what i've really always wanted!
so took over someone else's project, its about 90% finished..
will post couple pics for now but will put up a proper write up maybe later if i get time. :smiley:
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/4743315103_8f6d2f4239_b.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/P1010187.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/P1010114.jpg)
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Looks sweet as dude! hope you have fun with the mk2, there awesome :cool:
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As far as MK2s go, that's awesome!
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Seen this for sale it looks brand new and with no expense spared,lovely car bud sure youll make it your own in good time :wink:
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Mk2 looks awesome, good luck with it.
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Cheers for the comments guys, can't take any credit for how it looks but will finish it off to a high standard!
Love it but I've broke the sunroof already, :rolleyes: :grin: seems one side has come off it's runner.
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Wow... shocked that you've got a new car but wicked choice... looks awesome!... bet it wasnt cheap.
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Nice mk2 man, always a fan! Looks clean :cool:
Dan
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lovely mk2 mate!! :cool:
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Loving the White Mk2 (i am biased though :smiley:) and on a K reg too, can't be many reg'd that late.
Love the state of the engine bay, it's where i want to get my 8v and the white wheels look spot on.
Was thinking of painting some G60 steels white for mine.
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Looks wicked :afro:
Can't wait to see some more pics of it :cool:
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he brought this round to show me, and its silly clean....looks like a new car......
but trust me, with drew its only gonna get better..... :laugh:
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Saw that for sale on edition Mate, looks lovely :cool:
Love the wheels :afro:
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New thread coming to a forum near you! :smiley:
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mk3 for sale
£2500 and a few spares :smiley:
its only priced at £2500 because of the parts that are on her :smug:
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Bummp
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320654640188&category=9873&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_992wt_1141
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Both t5he mk2 and mk3 are looking sweet, good luck with the sale mate.
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Good luck with the sale, looks great in the ad. Although the text in it is annoying, like 3 words per line and a million lines, what's with that?
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I can't believe your selling it :cry:
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I can't believe your selling it :cry:
+1
But then i saw the white mk2 :cool:
Good luck with the sale bud.